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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.51, 833.87 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.51, 833.87 and 231.11 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.51 : 833.87 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.51/833.87 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.51x = 833.87 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.51x = 192,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,715.70/555.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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